Avionics Technician

About the role

Cowboy Space Corp. is building space‑based infrastructure for power and data. As an Avionics Technician you will work on launch vehicles and spacecraft, installing, testing and repairing critical avionics systems in a clean‑room environment.

Key responsibilities

• Install, test, troubleshoot and repair avionics components such as flight computers, sensors and communication systems.
• Fabricate, route and terminate wire harnesses according to engineering drawings and J‑STD‑001 standards.
• Perform functional checkouts, continuity tests and end‑to‑end signal verification using oscilloscopes, multimeters and specialized test equipment.
• Interpret schematics, wiring diagrams and work instructions with minimal supervision.
• Support integration and final assembly activities, including mating avionics boxes, cable harnesses and RF assemblies.
• Document work in the MES/MRP system, generate redlines, non‑conformance reports and inspection records.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to resolve issues and implement corrective actions.
• Participate in launch campaign operations, pad integration and pre‑flight checkouts when required.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2+ years hands‑on experience in avionics, electrical or electronics assembly and testing in aerospace, aviation or defense.
• Proficiency reading electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and engineering drawings.
• Experience with standard electronic test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies).
• Ability to solder, crimp and terminate connectors to J‑STD‑001 or equivalent standards.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime and weekends for critical launch schedules.

Required skills

• Electrical schematics interpretation
• Wire harness fabrication and termination
• Oscilloscope operation
• Multimeter usage
• Power supply testing
• Soldering to J‑STD‑001 standards
• MES/MRP documentation
• ESD, FOD and contamination control compliance